K-12 survey: Participant breakdown

Here's an overview of the operators who responded to FSD's survey. By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 11, 2019

FSD heard from K-12 operators from a wide range of districts throughout the U.S. Here’s an overview.

Number of full-time employees on foodservice team

Average number of meals served per day

96.3% participate in the National School Lunch Program.

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14.9% offer universal free meals.

Benita is a senior editor for FoodService Director and covers K-12 foodservice.

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